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Implementation of ISO-based quality management systems: a review of the literature

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  • S.A. Oke
  • O.E. Charles-Owaba

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The ISO-based Quality Management System (QMS), a powerful tool for effective management of product quality, is developed in response to the challenges of increasing market globalisation, and widely accepted by over 150 countries worldwide. Since the inception of the ISO standards, one may rightly ask the question: 'ISO-based QMS, so what?' There is a need for an article presenting a holistic overview of ISO-based QMS, capturing past and present implementation, learning, trends, best practices, and case study findings in an integrated, concise, and elegantly distilled way. This paper satisfies the need by capturing the learning experiences and outcomes. This paper provides readers with motivated pointers as to whether or not to implement ISO-based QMS, based on worldwide past experiences and latest thinking. Top management of organisations is assisted in understanding answers to the question: 'Has worldwide experience shown that implementation of an ISO-based QMS is worth the effort and cost?'

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  • S.A. Oke & O.E. Charles-Owaba, 2007. "Implementation of ISO-based quality management systems: a review of the literature," International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 2(1), pages 81-111.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpqma:v:2:y:2007:i:1:p:81-111
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    1. Singh, Neelam, 2013. "Automotive Industry Response to its Global QMS Standard ISO/TS-16949," MPRA Paper 51342, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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